Mental Health Support Worker - Reading

Are you passionate about supporting young people with their mental health and wellbeing? Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in their lives?

A fantastic SEN school in Reading is looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and motivated Mental Health Support Worker to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for Psychology graduates, individuals with experience supporting young people, or anyone looking to build a career in Special Educational Needs (SEN).

Key Responsibilities of a Mental Health Support Worker

• Provide 1:1 emotional support to students experiencing anxiety, low mood, stress, and other mental health challenges.
• Facilitate small-group wellbeing activities that help students develop emotional regulation, resilience, confidence, and positive social skills.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff, and pastoral teams to implement individual support plans that promote students' emotional wellbeing and personal development.
• Monitor and document students' emotional wellbeing, behaviour, engagement, and progress, ensuring records are accurate and confidential.

What We're Looking For

• Compassionate and empathetic - able to understand students' individual needs and respond sensitively to emotional and mental health difficulties.
• Patient and encouraging - able to provide consistent reassurance, positive reinforcement, and guidance during challenging situations.
• Strong communication skills - confident working with students, teachers, parents/carers, and other professionals to support positive outcomes.
• Emotionally resilient - able to remain calm, professional, and supportive when students are experiencing distress.

Job Details

• Job Title: Mental Health Support Worker
• Location: Reading
• Setting: SEN School
• Start Date: ASAP
• Pay: £93-£110 per day
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
• Contract: Full-time

Apply today for this Mental Health Support Worker role in Reading and make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.